Finding the Third Proportional to 714,465.50 and 1,527,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 714,465.50 and 1,527,185 is: 3,264,389.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
714,465.50 : 1,527,185 = 1,527,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
714,465.50/1,527,185 = 1,527,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
714,465.50x = 1,527,185 × 1,527,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
714,465.50x = 2,332,294,024,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,332,294,024,225/714,465.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,264,389.99
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